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Industrial ε-Caprolactam Pellets from Germany

Pelletized ε-Caprolactam for convenient handling in nylon polymerization reactors. Specifically classified under 2933.71.00.00 as the heterocyclic lactam 6-hexanelactam. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined compounds.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Use fiber drums or poly-lined bags with UN specification markings for bulk chemical transport

• Include stabilization declaration (<0.1% water content) to qualify under Chapter 29 note (f) allowances

• Pre-clear TSCA notification for new chemical importers; caprolactam is listed but verify inventory status